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October 2026
Must Readmilitary misfire
Ban on Defence Forces going on strike 'hampers campaigns for better pay and conditions'
flat battery
Garda forced to thumb a lift to emergency as electric patrol car can't be charged at his station
During the meeting Martin Daly, TD from Galway-Roscommon, spoke of an issue faced by his local garda in Ballygar, Co Galway.
Tinker Tailor German Spy
Germany reels amid major spy scandal, but sources say Ireland has little to worry about
August Hanning ran Germany’s BND foreign intelligence agency between 1998 and 2005 and is suspected of charges including “attempted treason” and “espionage”.
Shortfall
Defence Forces will not reach target of 11,500 personnel by 2028 despite recruitment commitments
Dundrum House Hotel
Planning officials issue enforcement order against IPAS centre at former Tipperary hotel
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Irish Life
Oct 7
Justice and defence
Military and garda groups launch attack on allocation for national security in Budget 2027
AnalysisBudget 2027
Where will the money to fund Ireland's ambitious defence investment plans come from?
Ukraine War
'We stay in Kyiv': Irish diplomats vow to stay in Ukraine despite Russian threat of strikes
Russia warned diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv as it increased targeting the Ukrainian capital.
Last month
September 2026
Transport Committee
More British police forces needed to train 45 garda driving instructors in pursuit tactics
Explainer
How the Parades Commission came to allow this year's Drumcree Parade after 28 years
The decision by the Parades Commission to allow the Drumcree Orange Order march was heavily influenced by the PSNI submission.
Must ReadFrom Limerick to Russia
Ukrainian agency uses Russian tax documents to allege Limerick alumina used in cruise missiles
The report lays out an analysis of various strands of evidence from supply chains and leaked Russian tax data.
garda discipline
Garda management drops discipline threat against senior GRA official who spoke out publicly
grounded aircraft
Irish Air Corps grounds PC-12 transport aircraft fleet due to missed maintenance deadlines
Garda dispute
GRA announces industrial action and said it will 'no longer' tolerate garda management treatment
Garda Representative Association
Gardaí have said the potential disciplining of senior representative hasn't been decided yet
Must ReadGarda Representative Association
Senior garda rep body official faces discipline probe for discussing workplace concerns publicly
The serving garda has spoken publicly on a range of topics about problems faced by rank and file gardaí.
Fiosrú
Gardaí responding to M9 crash car acted 'within the law', Fiosrú finds after investigation
Fiosrú made the announcement this morning and said that the probe exonerated the gardaí.
Operation Fianna
Military group declares 'blatant exploitation' of personnel in operation to protect EU presidency
ExclusiveAir defence
Government signs order to buy French military radar systems for up to half a billion euro
Sources said there will be five deployable Thales long-range radar systems and also be ground based air defence systems provided by MBDA.
ExclusiveOperation Far Sunrise
Catering provider for gardaí 'stood down' during Trump visit after complaints
garda driving
Garda management confirm just six gardaí will be trained in pursuit driving this year
The GRA, AGSI and garda management appeared before the Oireachtas justice committee to discuss the issues associated with pursuit training.
Must Readhere's donald
From Flatley's flute to 'vicious b*stards': The view from inside Trump's big tent
500 of Ireland’s business leaders, diplomats, political and public figures gathered for an audience with Trump earlier today.
Operation Far Sunrise
Gardaí confirm they've dealt with a number of drone incursions during EU presidency
Despite this, gardaí say most reported drone sightings turn out “not to be drones”.
Must ReadIrish sea
Mystery surrounds drone sighting off Wicklow as military and gardaí investigate 'unverified' aircraft
High-level meetings are taking place today in regard to what the next steps will be in the investigation.
BreakingIrish sea
Pilot reports seeing large drone off Irish coast during approach to Dublin Airport
It is not known at this stage who was operating the drone or whether the incident was malicious.
bryan lowe
Gardaí investigating whether teenager killed in Clare hit-and-run was deliberately targeted
Must ReadTaking it on the Chinook
Spot four massive Chinooks flying over Dublin today? It's the first sign of Trump's visit
The helicopters, the first using the call sign GRIT41, crossed over the Irish coast near Dún Laoghaire.
Radosław Sikorski
EU to deny Russian citizens travel permits as it emerges sabotage team used Italian tourist visas
Must ReadForeign Affairs
Miliband dodges border poll question in Wicklow as McEntee says one will happen 'in the future'
Ed Miliband joined EU foreign ministers in Wicklow as the UK looks to mend post-Brexit relationships.
General Seán Clancy
Irish general confirms EU plan for military and civilian Lebanon mission to replace UNIFIL
General Seán Clancy, who is chair of the European Union Military Committee, said that planning is advancing for a major military and civil support operation.
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